7: Metropolis

This episode dives into the 1927 film Metropolis. The film's complex and challenging production, including the use of special effects and significant influence on modern science fiction cinema. The film's mixed reception, with some critics praising its visual splendor and ambition while others finding its story simplistic with a heavy-handed political message . We also discuss it's subsequent restorations, including the 2010 discovery of a damaged print of the original cut in Argentina.